Senior Hospital Care Investigator

Purpose of Position Under general supervision, supervisions a unit conducting investigations in hospitals to determine eligibility of applicants for medical assistance at public expense, or a unit reviewing applications or conducting investigations of non-hospitalized and noninstitutionalized applicants for medical assistance, or a unit of Hospital Care Investigators engaged in other related activity; performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks Supervises a unit engaged in medical assistance, investigation activities, assigning and controlling the flow of work, training and advising subordinates in difficult matters, evaluating staff and recommending appropriate personnel action when indicated. Reviews case records and/or recommendations for approval or denial and for appropriateness of category of assistance. Authorizes or denies medical assistance for inpatient care and determines eligibility for other medical assistance. May conduct special or emergency investigations, or investigations of a more difficult or complex nature. Interprets departmental, City, State and Federal rules and regulations for the unit staff. Maintains statistical records and prepares status reports. Minimum Qualifications Six months of service as a Hospital Care Investigator. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals